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COVID-19 remains a threat, Ford warns municipal leaders

COVID-19 remains a threat, Ford warns municipal leaders

Premier emphasizes importance of vaccination efforts in remarks to AMO conference.
People’s Party of Canada selects Simcoe North candidate

People’s Party of Canada selects Simcoe North candidate

Stephen Makk is once again slated to represent the People's Party of Canada in Simcoe North in the upcoming federal election
Ontario doctors call for mandatory vaccines and indoor masking for anyone working in a school

Ontario doctors call for mandatory vaccines and indoor masking for anyone working in a school

Ontario Medical Association say children need added protection since they cannot yet be vaccinated
Bracebridge man airlifted to hospital after head-on crash

Bracebridge man airlifted to hospital after head-on crash

The 19-year-old man was trapped in his vehicle before being freed by firefighters; the road remains closed for the investigation, say OPP
Barrie man, 56, killed in Caledon crash

Barrie man, 56, killed in Caledon crash

Head-on collision happened shortly before 8 a.m. on Highway 9; 'Very sad outcome here,' says OPP sergeant
Province to spend $4.6M on housing solutions in Simcoe County

Province to spend $4.6M on housing solutions in Simcoe County

'Funding will help provide Simcoe County with the supports needed to keep our communities safe and continue to help protect the vulnerable people,' says Downey
NDP, Greens announce candidates for upcoming federal election

NDP, Greens announce candidates for upcoming federal election

School teacher Janet-Lynne Durnford will be carrying the NDP banner locally, while Rama's Krystal Brooks will be representing the Green Party
Health unit reports 44 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Health unit reports 44 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are no new cases in Orillia, but there are new cases in Ramara and Oro-Medonte according to today's report from the regional health unit
Health unit offering more vaccination clinics this week

Health unit offering more vaccination clinics this week

Officials are also working with region's community partners to host one-time pop-up vaccination clinics which do not require an appointment
Orillia OPP, TSB investigating pair of minor local plane crashes

Orillia OPP, TSB investigating pair of minor local plane crashes

'The airplane did flip over, and it was upside down in the lake. The occupants were able to get out and to shore with no injuries,' fire chief said of Ramara crash